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FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

     Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of November, 2008

Commission File Number 001-15266

BANK OF CHILE
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Ahumada 251
Santiago, Chile

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F___X___ Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted
by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____

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by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the
registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule
12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes____ No___X___

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connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________


BANCO DE CHILE
REPORT ON FORM 6-K

Attached is an English translation of the consolidated financial statements submitted to the Superintendency of Banks and Financial Institutions and published by Banco de Chile in its website on November 18, 2008, for the month ended October 31, 2008.


BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of October 31, 2008


BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONTENTS


I. Consolidated Financial Statement
II. Consolidated Statement of Income

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MM$ = Millions of Chilean pesos


BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
As of October, 31 2008
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   ASSETS    MM$ 
 
 
Cash and due from banks    778,433 
Transactions in the course of collection    557,343 
Trading securities    609,690 
Securities purchased under agreements to resell    69,480 
Derivate instruments    1,482,903 
Loans and advance to banks    636,656 
Loans and accounts receivables to customers    13,548,358 
Available for sale instruments    769,625 
Held to maturity instruments    — 
Investments in other affiliates    11,622 
Intangibles assets    33,436 
Fixed assets    203,429 
Deferred tax assets    57,564 
Other assets    166,286 
   
                         TOTAL ASSETS    18,924,825 

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
As of October, 31 2008
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   LIABILITIES    MM$ 
 
Current accounts and demand deposits    2,828,890 
Transactions in the course of payment    375,922 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase    468,224 
Saving accounts and time deposits    8,758,145 
Derivate instruments    1,263,279 
Borrowings from financial institutions    1,609,017 
Debt issued    1,825,555 
Other financial obligations    100,466 
Current tax liabilities    9,028 
Deferred tax liabilities    18,239 
Provisions    252,692 
Other liabilities    136,170 
   
                                 TOTAL LIABILITIES    17,645,627 
   
 
 
 
   EQUITY     
 
 
Attributable to equity holders of the parent:     
Capital    1,016,335 
Reserves    199,809 
Others accounts    (16,784)
Retained earnings:     
     Retained earnings from previous periods    7,354 
     Income for the period    241,587 
     Less:     
                 Provisions for minimum dividends    (169,111)
   
    1,279,190 
Minority interest   
   
 
                                 TOTAL EQUITY 
  1,279,198 
   
                                             TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY    18,924,825 
   

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
As of October, 31 2008
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    MM$ 
Interest revenue    1,363,789 
Interest expense    (729,269)
   
                                   Net interest revenue    634,520 
 
Income from fees and commission    225,548 
Expenses from fees and commission    (47,532)
   
                                   Net fees and commission    178,016 
 
Gains (losses) from trading and brokerage activities    401,946 
Foreign exchange transactions, net    (361,517)
Other operating income    74,535 
   
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE    927,500 
 
Provision for loan losses    (109,979)
 
   
NET OPERATING REVENUE    817,521 
 
Staff expenses    (261,941)
Administrative expenses    (143,218)
Depreciation and amortization    (29,058)
Impairments    — 
Other operational expenses    (40,468)
   
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES    (474,685)
   
 
OPERATING INCOME    342,836 
 
Income attributable to affiliates    3,136 
Loss form price-level restatements    (71,257)
   
Income before income taxes    274,715 
Income taxes    (33,130)
   
Income from continuous operations    241,585 
Income from discontinued operations    — 
   
 
INCOME FOR THE PERIOD    241,585 
   
 
Attributable to:     
       Equity holders of the parent 
  241,587 
       Minority interest 
  (2)

Héctor Hernández G.    Fernando Cañas B. 
Accounting Manager    Chief Executive Officer 

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SIGNATURE
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



Date: November 19, 2008

 
Banco de Chile
 
 
/S/ Fernando Cañas B.
By:  
Fernando Cañas Berkowitz
President and CEO